Events
My new book, My So-Called Freelance Life: How to Survive and Thrive as a Creative Professional for Hire (Seal Press), is here. To keep the self-employed love alive, I’m participating in a number of upcoming events for aspiring and seasoned freelancers. Care to join me?
- ONLINE / VIRTUAL -
“Dealing with Nightmare Clients” teleseminar - February 25
When: 7:00 to 8:30 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST)
What: Lecture and Q&A for new and seasoned freelancers of all industries
Where: Your telephone
Sponsor: Freelancers Union
Registration: $30 for Freelancers Union members; $40 for nonmembers. Register here.
- SEATTLE -
“How to Make the Media Notice Your Small Business” – March 4
When: 7:00 to 9:00 pm
What: What do journalists look for in a publicity pitch? Hear my tips on writing an irresistible pitch and getting your business in front of hundreds of lead-hungry reporters and bloggers.
Where: Vermillion, 1508 11th Ave., Seattle, WA
Sponsor: Grassroots Business Association
Registration: Free. RSVP here.
“All-Access Pass” Journalists Conference – March 6
When: 1:00 to 6:00 pm
What: Learn to diversify your income and survive as a freelance journalist in today’s tricky market, with yours truly as panel moderator. Then schmooze with the freelance rockstars and editors in attendance.
Where: REI flagship store, 222 Yale Ave. N., Seattle, WA
Sponsor: Western Washington Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists
Registration: $35 for the public; $25 for SPJ members. To register, contact patricia.foote@gmail.com or call 206.940.1574. Registration deadline is March 2.
“Beyond the Red Pencil” Editors Conference – March 28
When: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
What: Business conference for freelance editors. I’m leading the “Dealing with Difficult Clients” workshop. Full conference description here.
Where: North Seattle Community College
Sponsor: Northwest Independent Editors Guild
Registration: $95 to $135, depending on when you pony up. Register here.
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To discuss my schedule and rates, send me an email. Prefer to keep things virtual? Teleconferencing and web workshops are also an option. Email me to discuss.
- PAST EVENTS (FALL/WINTER 2008) -
Write on the Sound Conference - October 4
When: 9:15 am
What: “Pitching Nonfiction Articles that Sell” (conference registration required)
Where: 700 Main Street, Edmonds, WA
Info: Write on the Sound
Book launch party - October 16
When: 6 to 10 pm
Where: Office Nomads, 1617 Boylston Ave, Second Floor, Seattle [map]
Co-sponsors: University Book Store and Office Nomads
Reading, Q&A and book signing - October 25
When: 2 pm
Where: Elliott Bay Book Company, 101 South Main Street, Seattle
Co-sponsor: Hedgebrook
Mediabistro holiday party - December 2
When: 6 to 8 pm
What: Holiday party for freelance, staff, and laid off media professionals.
Where: Grey Gallery & Lounge, 1512 11th Avenue, Seattle
Sponsor: mediabistro
Book signings @ Urban Craft Uprising - December 6 & 7
When: Saturday signing 12 to 1 pm. Sunday signing 1 to 2 pm. Craft show open from 11 to 5 pm.
What: Fourth annual Urban Craft Uprising, a rocking indie craft show with 130+ vendors
Where: Seattle Center, Exhibition Hall
Reading, Q&A and book signing - January 15
When: 7 pm
What: New year, new president, new job for you? Come ask me all your burning questions about freelancing.
Where: Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park (North Seattle)
“Living the Freelance Life” teleseminar - January 21
When: 12:00 to 12:45 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
What: Lecture and Q&A for new and seasoned freelancers of all industries
Where: Your telephone
Sponsor: Downtown Women’s Club
Reading, Q&A and book signing - February 10
When: 7:30 pm
What: Go ahead — try to stump me. Bring your toughest questions on freelancing during a recession.
Where: Books Inc. in the Marina, 2251 Chestnut Street, San Francisco
“Dealing with Difficult Clients” Presentation - February 11
When: 6:30 to 8:30 pm
What: Seminar, Q&A, and networking for professional organizers
Where: The Doubletree Inn, 835 Airport Boulevard, Burlingame, CA
Info: National Association of Professional Organizers, San Francisco Bay Area chapter
Co-sponsor: Books Inc.
